Severe Weather

Almost two months after the hurricane, ATC president Sandi Marra discusses the long road to recovery and shares ways to help 

A grassroots Instagram account seeks to reconnect neighbors with their washed-away memories

After Helene, farmers have been supporting one another, but food and fencing are still desperately needed in agricultural communities 

Bird’s-eye views of how the storm devastated parts of cities and entire towns

As the winds raged outside, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm had vultures in bathroom stalls, small animals tucked away—and gators where they always are

Says one guide: “I don’t have a free second to not be out here helping, neck deep in mold, sand, saltwater, and sweat”

Organizations working to provide relief after the storm

For one magical day, the heart of Valle Crucis became more than just a place

A hurricane-savvy writer marks the moment when aftermath meets forecast

After surviving the terrifying ordeal, the owner of a local fish market pivots to rebuilding her community—yet again

Dogs, cats, horses, and more are in need of resources and evacuation—here’s how to support organizations on the ground

“It’s different because it’s home”

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local chefs are doing what they do best

Amid Helene’s devastation, resilient residents are pledging to rebuild

A struggling county in rural North Carolina is leaning on community. A new addition provides one fluffy ray of hope.

“We all see disasters around the world, but this I can help with”

Surviving the most devastating disaster in Western North Carolina history—and reflecting on the road to recovery

Aided by Cajun Navy 2016, relief is arriving in Western North Carolina by air, foot, and hoof

One hundred fifty miles east of the heart of the storm, on another coast, an unsuspecting city felt a hurricane’s wrath

“Lake Lure is the remnants of Chimney Rock now,” says Lizzie Brewer, who escaped mudslides and roaring water in North Carolina, then went back to help others before evacuating by helicopter